SUBSIDIARY AGREEMENT #009

BETWEEN

THE GOVERNMENT OF
THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA

AND

THE ALBERTA UNION

OF PROVINCIAL EMPLOYEES

REPRESENTING

HEALTH AND THERAPY

AND
INSTITUTIONAL AND PATIENT
SUPPORT SERVICES

September 28, 2007

 ALPHABETICAL INDEX

Article
No. Page

8 Cashier Policy 3
2 Effective Date 1
4 Hours of Work 2
Letter of Understanding – Communicable Diseases 12
Letter of Understanding – Employee Relations Committee 13
Letter of Understanding – Mitigating Shortfall of Annual Hours of Work 14
7 Medical Examinations 3
5 Overtime 2
1 Preamble 1
3 Probationary Period 1
6 Protective Clothing 2
Schedule "A" - Effective September 1, 2007 5
Schedule "B" - Effective September 1, 2007 6
Schedule "B" - Effective September 1, 2008 8
Schedule "B" - Effective September 1, 2009 10
9 Shift Schedule for Continuous Operations 4
 SYSTEMATIC INDEX

Article
No. Page

1 Preamble 1
2 Effective Date 1
3 Probationary Period 1
4 Hours of Work 2
5 Overtime 2
6 Protective Clothing 2
7 Medical Examinations 3
8 Cashier Policy 3
9 Shift Schedule for Continuous Operations 4
Schedule “A” – Effective September 1, 2007 5
Schedule “B” – Effective September 1, 2007 6
Schedule “B” – Effective September 1, 2008 8
Schedule “B” – Effective September 1, 2009 10
Letter of Understanding – Communicable Diseases 12
Letter of Understanding – Employee Relations Committee 13
Letter of Understanding – Mitigating Shortfall of Annual Hours of Work 14
 ARTICLE 1

PREAMBLE

1.01 This Agreement is subsidiary to the Master Agreement and the terms and conditions of
the Master Agreement shall have the same force and effect in this Agreement as if they
were included herein, except where specifically altered by this Agreement pursuant to
Clause 3.01 of the Master Agreement.

1.02 In the event there is a conflict, other than an exception pursuant to Clause 3.01 of the
Master Agreement, between this Agreement and the Master Agreement, the Master
Agreement shall prevail.

1.03 The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the specific terms and conditions of
employment, and rates of compensation for those classes assigned by the Parties to
Schedule "A" of the Health and Therapy and Institutional and Patient Support Services
subsidiary agreement.

ARTICLE 2

EFFECTIVE DATE

2.01 This Agreement shall be effective from the beginning of the month following the date
of signing and shall continue in force from year to year thereafter until a replacement
Agreement is established under the Public Service Employee Relations Act. However,
the regular rates of pay as outlined in Schedule "A" (Assignment of Classes to Pay
Grades) and Schedule "B" (Salary Grid) shall be effective on the dates as set out in the
Schedules.

ARTICLE 3

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

3.01 Pursuant to Article 27 of the Master Agreement, the probationary period for all
classifications covered by this Agreement shall be six (6) months.

3.02 Pursuant to Article 27 of the Master Agreement, a temporary Employee who has not
completed the probationary period specified in Article 3.01 above and is appointed to a
permanent position at the same class shall have such continuous temporary employment
considered as part of the probationary period.
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3.03 Notwithstanding Article 27 of the Master Agreement a wage Employee who has worked
1450 hours within a twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the date of
appointment to a permanent position at the same class shall have such hours contribute to
one-half (1/2) of the probation period.

ARTICLE 4

HOURS OF WORK

4.01 Pursuant to Clauses 16.01 and 16.02 of the Master Agreement, the normal hours of work
for all Employees covered by this Agreement shall be thirty-eight and three-quarter
(38 3/4) hours per week or the equivalent on a monthly or annual basis. The above to be
worked at seven and three-quarter (7 3/4) consecutive hours per day, except for lunch
periods where applicable.

ARTICLE 5

OVERTIME

5.01 Pursuant to Clauses 17.03(a) and 17.04 of the Master Agreement, all Employees
covered by this Agreement are eligible for premium overtime compensation.

ARTICLE 6

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

6.01 The Employing Department shall maintain all current Employee entitlements with
respect to the provision, maintenance, and laundering of protective clothing and
uniforms. Where the wearing of such clothing is optional such option remains with the
individual Employee.

6.02 Uniforms so provided shall remain the property of the Employing Department.

6.03 Safety Clothing shall be provided in accordance with the Occupational Health and
Safety Act, and the Radiation Protection Act.
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6.04 Where the Deputy Head determines that safety footwear should be provided, the
Employer shall either provide the actual safety footwear or pay to each such eligible
Employee the cost of such footwear up to a maximum of ninety dollars ($90.00) per
annum.

ARTICLE 7

MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

7.01 Where the Employing Department requires an Employee to undergo periodic

compulsory medical examinations, the cost of such examination shall be paid by the
Employing Department. This Article does not apply to proof of illness as required
under Article 33 of the Master Agreement.

ARTICLE 8

CASHIER POLICY

8.01 Employees may experience cash differences that are in excess or deficient of that total
which would allow the Employee to balance within the limits prescribed from their
operation. In such circumstances the following procedures will apply:

(a) Each Employee's name will be entered in a ledger to be maintained by the

Supervisor;

(b) Each Employee will report all cash overages and shortages to the Supervisor;

(c) Where an Employee has a cash overage, the overage will be turned over to the
Supervisor, who will issue a receipt for the money, and record the transaction in
his ledger;

(d) In the event of an unusual or exceedingly large overage or shortage, the reason
for which cannot be ascertained by normal accounting methods, the disposition
shall be determined by the Deputy Minister of the Department concerned;

(e) Employees will be allowed to accumulate cash overages up to, but not
exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00). Any overage exceeding one hundred
dollars ($100.00) will be transferred to General Revenue;
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(f) When an Employee terminates employment as a cashier, all overages credited

to that Employee shall be transferred to General Revenue;

(g) Notwithstanding the foregoing, present practices that exceed this provision shall
be retained for the life of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 9

SHIFT SCHEDULE FOR CONTINUOUS OPERATIONS

9.01 The first shift of the day shall be the shift wherein the majority of hours fall between
00:00 and 08:00 hours.

9.02 The work week shall commence at 00:00 hours on Sunday.

9.03 Employees may, in the course of their regular duties, be required to work various shifts
throughout the twenty-four (24) hour period of the day and the seven (7) day period of
the week.

9.04 The schedule of hours to be worked and days off work shall be posted at the
Employee’s work station at least two (2) weeks in advance and the schedule shall be
for a duration of at least three (3) weeks.

9.05 Where operational requirements permit, each Employee shall have two (2) consecutive
days off per seven (7) consecutive calendar days; however, no Employee shall be
required to work more than eight (8) consecutive calendar days without consecutive
days off, unless otherwise mutually agreed. This clause is not intended to provide for
only a 5 on 2 off shift rotation.

9.06 Where operational requirements permit, Employees shall be scheduled so that their
days of rest fall on a Saturday and the following Sunday at least once in every three (3)
weeks or the equivalent ratio, unless otherwise mutually agreed.

9.07 Except where otherwise mutually agreed, Employees who are required to rotate shifts
shall under normal circumstances be assigned day duty at least one-third (1/3) of the
assigned work days during a three (3) month period.

9.08 Subject to approval of the Employer, Employees may exchange shifts.

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SCHEDULE "A"

ASSIGNMENT OF CLASSES TO PAY GRADES IN SCHEDULE "B"

EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2007

Pay
Class No. Class Title Grade

093IS Individual Support 1 36*3

094IS Individual Support 2 39*3
091FS Facility Support 1 27*4
092FS Facility Support 2 33*4
093FS Facility Support 3 39*4
094FS Facility Support 4 42*4

*3 Indicates Periods 3, 4, 5, 6
*4 Indicates Periods 4, 5, 6
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SCHEDULE "B"
HEALTH AND THERAPY SUPPORT SERVICES - SALARY GRID
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2007

Salary Periods

GRADE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

27 27,564 28,368 29,196 30,240 31,284 32,292 33,396

2,297 2,364 2,433 2,520 2,607 2,691 2,783
28 27,924 28,728 29,748 30,708 31,716 32,880 33,996
2,327 2,394 2,479 2,559 2,643 2,740 2,833
29 28,368 29,196 30,240 31,284 32,292 33,396 34,656
2,364 2,433 2,520 2,607 2,691 2,783 2,888
30 28,728 29,748 30,708 31,716 32,880 33,996 35,304
2,394 2,479 2,559 2,643 2,740 2,833 2,942
31 29,196 30,240 31,284 32,292 33,396 34,656 35,940
2,433 2,520 2,607 2,691 2,783 2,888 2,995
32 29,748 30,708 31,716 32,880 33,996 35,304 36,564
2,479 2,559 2,643 2,740 2,833 2,942 3,047
33 30,240 31,284 32,292 33,396 34,656 35,940 37,212
2,520 2,607 2,691 2,783 2,888 2,995 3,101
34 30,708 31,716 32,880 33,996 35,304 36,564 37,848
2,559 2,643 2,740 2,833 2,942 3,047 3,154
35 31,284 32,292 33,396 34,656 35,940 37,212 38,556
2,607 2,691 2,783 2,888 2,995 3,101 3,213
36 31,716 32,880 33,996 35,304 36,564 37,848 39,084
2,643 2,740 2,833 2,942 3,047 3,154 3,257
37 32,292 33,396 34,656 35,940 37,212 38,556 39,852
2,691 2,783 2,888 2,995 3,101 3,213 3,321
38 32,880 33,996 35,304 36,564 37,848 39,084 40,560
2,740 2,833 2,942 3,047 3,154 3,257 3,380
39 33,396 34,656 35,940 37,212 38,556 39,852 41,328
2,783 2,888 2,995 3,101 3,213 3,321 3,444
40 33,996 35,304 36,564 37,848 39,084 40,560 42,096
2,833 2,942 3,047 3,154 3,257 3,380 3,508
41 34,656 35,940 37,212 38,556 39,852 41,328 42,816
2,888 2,995 3,101 3,213 3,321 3,444 3,568
42 35,304 36,564 37,848 39,084 40,560 42,096 43,620
2,942 3,047 3,154 3,257 3,380 3,508 3,635
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Salary Periods

GRADE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

43 35,940 37,212 38,556 39,852 41,328 42,816 44,424

2,995 3,101 3,213 3,321 3,444 3,568 3,702
44 36,564 37,848 39,084 40,560 42,096 43,620 45,252
3,047 3,154 3,257 3,380 3,508 3,635 3,771
45 37,212 38,556 39,852 41,328 42,816 44,424 46,224
3,101 3,213 3,321 3,444 3,568 3,702 3,852
46 37,848 39,084 40,560 42,096 43,620 45,252 47,040
3,154 3,257 3,380 3,508 3,635 3,771 3,920
47 38,556 39,852 41,328 42,816 44,424 46,224 47,832
3,213 3,321 3,444 3,568 3,702 3,852 3,986
48 39,084 40,560 42,096 43,620 45,252 47,040 48,864
3,257 3,380 3,508 3,635 3,771 3,920 4,072
49 39,852 41,328 42,816 44,424 46,224 47,832 49,884
3,321 3,444 3,568 3,702 3,852 3,986 4,157
50 40,560 42,096 43,620 45,252 47,040 48,864 50,928
3,380 3,508 3,635 3,771 3,920 4,072 4,244
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SCHEDULE "B"
HEALTH AND THERAPY SUPPORT SERVICES - SALARY GRID
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2008

Salary Periods

GRADE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

27 28,884 29,724 30,600 31,692 32,784 33,840 35,004

2,407 2,477 2,550 2,641 2,732 2,820 2,917
28 29,268 30,108 31,176 32,184 33,240 34,464 35,628
2,439 2,509 2,598 2,682 2,770 2,872 2,969
29 29,724 30,600 31,692 32,784 33,840 35,004 36,324
2,477 2,550 2,641 2,732 2,820 2,917 3,027
30 30,108 31,176 32,184 33,240 34,464 35,628 36,996
2,509 2,598 2,682 2,770 2,872 2,969 3,083
31 30,600 31,692 32,784 33,840 35,004 36,324 37,668
2,550 2,641 2,732 2,820 2,917 3,027 3,139
32 31,176 32,184 33,240 34,464 35,628 36,996 38,316
2,598 2,682 2,770 2,872 2,969 3,083 3,193
33 31,692 32,784 33,840 35,004 36,324 37,668 39,000
2,641 2,732 2,820 2,917 3,027 3,139 3,250
34 32,184 33,240 34,464 35,628 36,996 38,316 39,660
2,682 2,770 2,872 2,969 3,083 3,193 3,305
35 32,784 33,840 35,004 36,324 37,668 39,000 40,404
2,732 2,820 2,917 3,027 3,139 3,250 3,367
36 33,240 34,464 35,628 36,996 38,316 39,660 40,956
2,770 2,872 2,969 3,083 3,193 3,305 3,413
37 33,840 35,004 36,324 37,668 39,000 40,404 41,760
2,820 2,917 3,027 3,139 3,250 3,367 3,480
38 34,464 35,628 36,996 38,316 39,660 40,956 42,504
2,872 2,969 3,083 3,193 3,305 3,413 3,542
39 35,004 36,324 37,668 39,000 40,404 41,760 43,308
2,917 3,027 3,139 3,250 3,367 3,480 3,609
40 35,628 36,996 38,316 39,660 40,956 42,504 44,112
2,969 3,083 3,193 3,305 3,413 3,542 3,676
41 36,324 37,668 39,000 40,404 41,760 43,308 44,868
3,027 3,139 3,250 3,367 3,480 3,609 3,739
42 36,996 38,316 39,660 40,956 42,504 44,112 45,708
3,083 3,193 3,305 3,413 3,542 3,676 3,809
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Salary Periods

GRADE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

43 37,668 39,000 40,404 41,760 43,308 44,868 46,560

3,139 3,250 3,367 3,480 3,609 3,739 3,880
44 38,316 39,660 40,956 42,504 44,112 45,708 47,424
3,193 3,305 3,413 3,542 3,676 3,809 3,952
45 39,000 40,404 41,760 43,308 44,868 46,560 48,444
3,250 3,367 3,480 3,609 3,739 3,880 4,037
46 39,660 40,956 42,504 44,112 45,708 47,424 49,296
3,305 3,413 3,542 3,676 3,809 3,952 4,108
47 40,404 41,760 43,308 44,868 46,560 48,444 50,124
3,367 3,480 3,609 3,739 3,880 4,037 4,177
48 40,956 42,504 44,112 45,708 47,424 49,296 51,204
3,413 3,542 3,676 3,809 3,952 4,108 4,267
49 41,760 43,308 44,868 46,560 48,444 50,124 52,284
3,480 3,609 3,739 3,880 4,037 4,177 4,357
50 42,504 44,112 45,708 47,424 49,296 51,204 53,376
3,542 3,676 3,809 3,952 4,108 4,267 4,448
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SCHEDULE "B"
HEALTH AND THERAPY SUPPORT SERVICES - SALARY GRID
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Salary Periods

GRADE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

27 30,132 31,008 31,920 33,060 34,188 35,292 36,504

2,511 2,584 2,660 2,755 2,849 2,941 3,042
28 30,528 31,404 32,520 33,564 34,668 35,940 37,164
2,544 2,617 2,710 2,797 2,889 2,995 3,097
29 31,008 31,920 33,060 34,188 35,292 36,504 37,884
2,584 2,660 2,755 2,849 2,941 3,042 3,157
30 31,404 32,520 33,564 34,668 35,940 37,164 38,592
2,617 2,710 2,797 2,889 2,995 3,097 3,216
31 31,920 33,060 34,188 35,292 36,504 37,884 39,288
2,660 2,755 2,849 2,941 3,042 3,157 3,274
32 32,520 33,564 34,668 35,940 37,164 38,592 39,960
2,710 2,797 2,889 2,995 3,097 3,216 3,330
33 33,060 34,188 35,292 36,504 37,884 39,288 40,680
2,755 2,849 2,941 3,042 3,157 3,274 3,390
34 33,564 34,668 35,940 37,164 38,592 39,960 41,364
2,797 2,889 2,995 3,097 3,216 3,330 3,447
35 34,188 35,292 36,504 37,884 39,288 40,680 42,144
2,849 2,941 3,042 3,157 3,274 3,390 3,512
36 34,668 35,940 37,164 38,592 39,960 41,364 42,720
2,889 2,995 3,097 3,216 3,330 3,447 3,560
37 35,292 36,504 37,884 39,288 40,680 42,144 43,560
2,941 3,042 3,157 3,274 3,390 3,512 3,630
38 35,940 37,164 38,592 39,960 41,364 42,720 44,328
2,995 3,097 3,216 3,330 3,447 3,560 3,694
39 36,504 37,884 39,288 40,680 42,144 43,560 45,168
3,042 3,157 3,274 3,390 3,512 3,630 3,764
40 37,164 38,592 39,960 41,364 42,720 44,328 46,008
3,097 3,216 3,330 3,447 3,560 3,694 3,834
41 37,884 39,288 40,680 42,144 43,560 45,168 46,800
3,157 3,274 3,390 3,512 3,630 3,764 3,900
42 38,592 39,960 41,364 42,720 44,328 46,008 47,676
3,216 3,330 3,447 3,560 3,694 3,834 3,973
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Salary Periods

GRADE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

43 39,288 40,680 42,144 43,560 45,168 46,800 48,564

3,274 3,390 3,512 3,630 3,764 3,900 4,047
44 39,960 41,364 42,720 44,328 46,008 47,676 49,464
3,330 3,447 3,560 3,694 3,834 3,973 4,122
45 40,680 42,144 43,560 45,168 46,800 48,564 50,532
3,390 3,512 3,630 3,764 3,900 4,047 4,211
46 41,364 42,720 44,328 46,008 47,676 49,464 51,420
3,447 3,560 3,694 3,834 3,973 4,122 4,285
47 42,144 43,560 45,168 46,800 48,564 50,532 52,284
3,512 3,630 3,764 3,900 4,047 4,211 4,357
48 42,720 44,328 46,008 47,676 49,464 51,420 53,400
3,560 3,694 3,834 3,973 4,122 4,285 4,450
49 43,560 45,168 46,800 48,564 50,532 52,284 54,528
3,630 3,764 3,900 4,047 4,211 4,357 4,544
50 44,328 46,008 47,676 49,464 51,420 53,400 55,668
3,694 3,834 3,973 4,122 4,285 4,450 4,639
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LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

It is understood by the Parties to this Agreement that where Employees work in an environment
where there is a danger of contracting communicable diseases, the Employing Departments may
receive input from Employees covered by this Subsidiary Agreement with regard to issues and
policies dealing with communicable diseases. This input shall be received through Health and
Safety Committees, Joint Consultation Committees, or other such Committees that may be
established.

This Letter of Understanding shall take effect on the date of implementation and remain in effect
for the duration of this Agreement.

_____________________________________ _____________________________________
SHIRLEY R. HOWE DOUG KNIGHT
Public Service Commissioner President, Alberta Union of
Provincial Employees
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LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS COMMITTEE

The Parties agree to establish a Joint Employee Relations Committee to discuss matters of
mutual interest related to Employees covered by Subsidiary Agreement #009, Health and
Therapy and Institutional and Patient Support Services.

The Committee shall be comprised of equal representation of the Parties and shall be co-chaired.
The Committee shall meet a minimum of once per year or as necessary. Salary and expenses
pertaining to the operation of the Committee shall be borne by the respective Parties.

Any recommendations for changes must be approved by the majority of the members of the
Committee and if accepted by both the Employer and the Union may be implemented by mutual
agreement.

The members of this Committee shall be appointed within thirty calendar days of the signing of
the new Subsidiary Agreement #009.

Where matters of mutual interest affect Employees from any other Subsidiary Agreements, a
joint committee will be the forum for discussion, with Employee representation from those
affected subsidiary agreements.

____________________________________ _____________________________________
SHIRLEY R. HOWE DOUG KNIGHT
Public Service Commissioner President, Alberta Union of
Provincial Employees
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LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING

MITIGATING SHORTFALL OF ANNUAL HOURS OF WORK

Notwithstanding Article 9, where a six (6) on, three (3) off shift schedule is implemented which
results in a shortfall in the annual hours of work, each Department, after meaningful consultation
with the Union, will implement a method of mitigating that shortfall which does not require
Employees to work payback days.

The mitigation arrangement shall not constitute a violation of Article 4 of this Subsidiary #009
Agreement, nor of Article 17 of the Master Agreement.

This Letter of Understanding shall take effect on the date of implementation of this Subsidiary
#009 Agreement, and remain in effect for the duration of the above noted Agreements.

____________________________________ _____________________________________
SHIRLEY R. HOWE DOUG KNIGHT
Public Service Commissioner President, Alberta Union of
Provincial Employees
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Dated this 28th day of September, 2007

____________________________________ ____________________________________
Witness SHIRLEY R. HOWE
Public Service Commissioner

____________________________________ ____________________________________
Witness DOUG KNIGHT
President, Alberta Union of
Provincial Employees
 EMPLOYEE RELATIONS COMMITTEE

HEALTH AND THERAPY SUPPORT SERVICES AND

INSTITUTIONAL AND PATIENT SUPPORT SERVICES - SUBSIDIARY #009

TERMS OF REFERENCE *

1.0 PREAMBLE

1.1 The Parties agree to establish a joint Employee Relations Committee to discuss
matters of mutual interest related to Employees covered by Health and Therapy
and Institutional and Patient Support Services, Subsidiary #009.

1.2 The committee shall be comprised of equal representation of the Parties and
shall be co-chaired. The committee shall meet a minimum of once per year or as
necessary. Salary and expenses pertaining to the operation of the committee
shall be borne by the respective Parties.

1.3 Any recommendations for changes must be approved by the majority of the
members of the committee and if accepted by both the Employer and the Union
may be implemented by mutual agreement.

2.0 NAME OF COMMITTEE

2.1 The name of the committee shall be: "Employee Relations Committee".

3.0 OBJECTIVE(S)

3.1 To promote and maintain effective communications in the areas of:

(a) working conditions;

(b) policies and procedures;
(c) staff development;
(d) suggestions for improved efficiency;
(e) information exchange relative to proposed operational changes;
(f) other matters as agreed to mutually by the committee;
(g) Class series;
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(h) it is agreed that the committee will not deal with:

(i) issues for which there exist avenues for discussion or

resolution which have not been explored,
(ii) pending or potential grievances,
(iii) terms and conditions of the Master Agreement.

4.0 MEMBERSHIP

4.1 The committee shall be composed of equal representatives from Local 009 and
Management.

4.2 Employee representatives will be members of the A.U.P.E. Local 009 employed
by the Government of the Province of Alberta.

4.3 Employee representatives will be chosen by A.U.P.E. Local 009.

4.4 The Employee Co-Chairperson shall be appointed from and elected by the
Employee representatives of the committee. The Management Co-Chairperson
will similarly be appointed from and elected by the Management
representatives of the committee.

4.5 Ideally the Co-Chairperson will serve for a period of at least one year.

5.0 GENERAL

5.1 All members of the committee will have equal authority to advise, recommend
and vote.

5.2 The two Co-Chairpersons will alternate in chairing the meetings.

5.3 A recording secretary will be provided by the assigned Co-Chairperson.

Minutes will be approved and signed by the Co-Chairpersons and distributed to
all members within one (1) week from any meeting.

5.4 Meetings will be held a minimum of once per year or as necessary - in

Edmonton, unless another location is mutually agreed to. Duration of any
meeting shall not normally exceed one day. Additional meetings may be
scheduled if required, and mutually agreed.
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5.5 An agenda is to be prepared and circulated fifteen (15) days in advance of the
meeting. Other submissions and rationale may be added to the agenda by
agreement of both Co-Chairpersons. The final agenda will be set by mutual
agreement of the Co-Chairpersons.

5.6 Individuals who are not representatives on the committee may make
presentations at meetings with the agreement of the Co-Chairpersons and
providing written notice is offered to the Co-Chairpersons in advance of the
meeting. Subjects to be discussed will have been previously entered on the
agenda.

5.7 The Committee shall be entitled to have, upon approval by the Co-
Chairpersons, resource personnel in attendance at meetings. Advisors may
attend on behalf of Management or Employees, but in either case they will have
no status except that of providing information.

5.8 These terms of reference may be amended at any regular meeting of the
committee, providing that a proper notice to amend was made at the preceding
regular meeting.

6.0 Notwithstanding the above, the Parties agree that agenda items that will be reviewed
will include matters of:

- orientation;
- in-service programs;
- preventative health;
- hazardous working conditions;
- assignment and execution of responsibilities.

_________________________________ _________________________________
For Management For A.U.P.E., Local #009

* NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN SUBSIDIARY AGREEMENT #009

 LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION *

Where Individual Support 1’s are working a scheduled shift and are required to administer
medications for that shift, they will be compensated as an Individual Support 2 for that shift,
and any succeeding shift so required.

Signed at Edmonton this 28th day of September, 2007

____________________________________ _____________________________________
SHIRLEY R. HOWE DOUG KNIGHT
Public Service Commissioner President, Alberta Union of
Provincial Employees

* NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN SUBSIDIARY AGREEMENT #009

 LETTER OF INTENT

EMPLOYEE SAFETY *

It is recognized that at certain work sites and in certain work situations employee safety may be
potentially at risk. The Employer is prepared to review issues of this nature at Employee
Relations Committees and review, if necessary, training and protective measures for employees.

Signed at Edmonton this 28th day of September, 2007

____________________________________ _____________________________________
SHIRLEY R. HOWE DOUG KNIGHT
Public Service Commissioner President, Alberta Union of
Provincial Employees

* NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN SUBSIDIARY AGREEMENT #009

 LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING

AIDS AND HIV *

During the Subsidiary #009 negotiations, the Parties discussed at length the Union's proposal on
AIDS and HIV.

It was agreed that this is a Health and Safety issue and is global in nature. As such it was the
view of the Parties that this issue be raised and dealt with by the Occupational Health & Safety
Provincial Committee.

Signed on behalf of the Parties at Edmonton this 28th day of September, 2007

____________________________________ _____________________________________
SHIRLEY R. HOWE DOUG KNIGHT
Public Service Commissioner President, Alberta Union of
Provincial Employees

* NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN SUBSIDIARY AGREEMENT #009

 LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING

JOINT CONSULTATION COMMITTEE *

JOINT CONSULTATION COMMITTEE

The Parties agree to establish a Joint Consultation Committee.

PURPOSES OF THE JOINT CONSULTATION COMMITTEE

- To facilitate ongoing Union review and input into the development and implementation of a
Human Resources Plan to respond to future changes to the role, structure and operation of
Michener Services.

- To recommend action to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Michener Services, for his/her
consideration.

- To establish and maintain improved communication structures between the Union, the
employees and Michener Services management.

- To foster and maintain improved working relationships between the Union, the employees
and Michener Services management.

- To reduce uncertainty by providing timely and accurate information to concerned employees.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

The Committee will ensure that employee rights under Article 12 and 15 of the Master
Agreement are properly considered and are communicated to employees.

The Committee will monitor Michener Services’ objective to accomplish staff adjustments, by
attrition, to the extent feasible and in reverse order of permanency.

The Committee will monitor Michener Services’ efforts to ensure that resources are available to
assist interested employees to contact other employers.

The Committee will monitor the Michener Services’ efforts to ensure that employees retrained
under collective agreement provisions will have prior access to open or new positions for which
they are qualified in accordance with the collective agreement.
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COMMITTEE PROCESSES

The Committee shall be established when a need is identified by either of the Parties. The
Committee shall consist of management representatives and one employee representative, unless
otherwise agreed by the co-chairs, from any or all Subsidiary Agreements, appointed by the
applicable participating Local Council of A.U.P.E.

The Committee will normally meet during working hours and Committee members shall receive
time off without loss of regular earnings for time spent in joint meetings.

The Committee shall be chaired by either a nominee from the participating Locals or a
management representative.

Committee members shall not vote on recommendations. However, agreed recommendations

shall be submitted jointly to the COO listed above. An individual member is also free to submit
their recommendations to the COO.

The Employer will endeavour to encourage any new employer to offer employment opportunities
to existing employees.

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SHIRLEY R. HOWE DOUG KNIGHT
Public Service Commissioner President, Alberta Union of
Provincial Employees

* NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN SUBSIDIARY AGREEMENT #009